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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,737.39, 26,565.81 and 13,756.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,737.39, 26,565.81 and 13,756.69 is: 20,603.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,737.39 : 26,565.81 = 13,756.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,737.39/26,565.81 = 13,756.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,737.39x = 26,565.81 × 13,756.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,737.39x = 365,457,612.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,457,612.77/17,737.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,603.80

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